Laws & Ethics

The Huey P. Newton Gun Club

(Alpha Company Requirements & Guidelines)

1. Read and understand the ideology of Huey P. Newton, through books and his speeches. Constant political education is required. Our primary function is as a collective based developing political ideology and programs to educate the people. We are NOT a Panther formation of present-day or past design, The Black Panther Party existed from 1966-1982, since then there have been several revisions or efforts to resurrect the Party. We do not wish to follow that path but desire only to stand and exist on the ideals of Huey P. Newton and grow further in the 21 century.

2. Each local cadre is autonomous to their own community.

3. Local meetings required on a monthly basis at a minimum.

4. The company will not exclude any person based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs from joining.

5. Respect ALL elders and former members of the BPP, BLA, SNCC, PG-RNA, and RAM.

6. ALL members are to purchase an HPNGC- Alpha cadre patch and work diligently to purchase at one handgun and one rifle, and other such items necessary to carry out self-defense training and maneuvers.

7. The Alpha Company, its allies, and comrades, in its entirety, will hold political education locally on February 17th of each year as a celebration. This will be called “Huey P. Newton Day”

8. Each Chapter will continually seek to recruit new members and promote Revolutionary Intercommunalism.

Professional Warrior Ethic 13 Points of Attention

1. SPEAK POLITELY.2. PAY FAIRLY FOR WHAT YOU BUY.3. RETURN EVERYTHING YOU BORROW.4. PAY FOR ANYTHING YOU DAMAGE.5. DO NOT HIT OR SWEAR AT THE PEOPLE.6. DO NOT DAMAGE THE PROPERTY, OR CROPS OF THE POOR OPPRESSED MASSES.7. DO NOT TAKE LIBERTIES WITH WOMEN.8. ALWAYS GUIDE AND PROTECT THE CHILDREN.9. REMEMBER YOU ARE THE SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE.10. NEVER FORGET THAT EVERY REVOLUTIONARY ACT IS AN ACT OF LOVE & RESPECT.11. LIVE BY HONOR, AND WHEN THE TIME PRESENTS ITSELF, DIE BY HONOR.12. NEVER LET A DAY PASS THAT YOU HAVE NOT ALLOWED TIME FOR YOUR TRAINING.13. REMEMBER THAT AT ALL TIMES YOU ARE REPRESENTING THE HUEY P NEWTON GUN CLUB.

HPNGC By-Laws

1. No member will handle a firearm while intoxicated2. No member will point a firearm at the public loaded or unloaded3. No member will participate in illegal activities while wearing club patch or logo4. All members must purchase and wear club patch5. All members must legally purchase a firearm6. Membership must refrain from speaking to the media without proper clearance7. No members will speak to law enforcement about club business8. No HPNGC Club will accept grants or money from the government9. No member will quit their post until properly relieved10. No discussion of religion during club business11. Club council will deal with all violations

US Constitution Select Bill Of Rights

2nd Amendment - Right to Bear Arms: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

1st Amendment - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Federal Firearms Laws

(Title 18 of the United States Code, e.g. 18 U.S.C. Section § 922(g))

The following information regards Federal firearms laws only. This information is not meant to offer legal advice. The sections of law cited are from Title 18 of the United States Code, e.g. 18 U.S.C. Section § 922(g), unless otherwise described.

A. INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL FIREARMS RIGHTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep andbear Arms, shall not be infringed, The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, 1791In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court held in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment prohibits theFederal government from passing laws prohibiting an individual's right to possess a hand gun in the home andrequiring any firearms in the home to be inoperable during possession.However, the Court held that the Second Amendment right is not unlimited; that the Federal government mayenact some restrictions on firearms possession, such as: prohibitions on carrying concealed weapons, possessionby felons and the mentally ill, possession in schools or government buildings, the conditions and qualifications onthe commercial sale of arms, possession of dangerous and unusual weapons (e.g., machine guns), and that this listis not intended to be exhaustive.In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court held in McDonald v. Chicago that the Second Amendment through theFourteenth Amendment, also prohibits States and political subdivisions (e.g., cities) from prohibiting anindividual's right to possess a hand gun in the home; but, as in the Heller case, State laws may restrict possessionof firearms by felons, etc.Definition of a Firearm, The Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C 921 (a)(3):(A) Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expela projectile by the action of an explosive; or (B), the frame or receiver of any such weapon; or (C), any firearmmuffler or firearm silencer; or (D), any destructive device.Such term does not include an antique firearm, as defined in Section 921 (a)(16), e.g., an antique ignitionsystem firearm (e.g., matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, etc.); or a firearm made in or before1898, etc.Pursuant to the National Firearms Act of 1934 and the Gun Control Act of 1968, an American citizen (andcertain legal alien, see later sections) may possess firearms and ammunition on his person, in his home, in hisbusiness, and in his vehicle during intrastate and interstate travel, except:a. Inside or on federal property, § 930, exceptions exist.b. Inside an airliner’s cabin, 49 U.S.C. § 46505.c. Before delivering a firearm or ammunition to a common or contract carrier(e.g., bus, airline) for transportation in interstate or foreign commerce to a non-licenseethe person must first notify the carrier in writing that the firearm or ammo is present, 922e.d. In or within 1,000 feet of a school zone, 922 (q), exceptions exist.e. May not send concealable firearms through the U.S. mail, § 1715, exceptions exist.f. May not make, receive, possess, transfer, deliver, import, or ship an undetectable firearm, 922(p)g. May not make, possess, transfer, etc., certain firearms, such as: sawed-off shotguns, sawed-off rifles,machine guns, silencers, etc., (see Section E, below) unless they are registered with the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Washington, D.C.h. May not import or export firearms without the federal government's permission, Section , numbers 9 - 11.

2. Travel in Interstate Commerce with Firearm – A person is entitled to transport a firearm for any lawfulpurpose, from one State where his firearms possession is legal to another State where his firearms possession islegal, and the firearms may not be seized by State or local Police if:a. During the transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammo being transported isreadily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment, orb. In the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver’s compartment the firearm and ammoshall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.§ 926A, see also Article VI, U.S. Constitution, Supremacy Clause

3. Long Gun Possessiona. Possess - A person of any age may possess a LG (rifle, shotgun).b. Purchase - A person of any age may purchase a LG from a non- licensee (not a gun dealer) who residesin the same State as the purchaser.c. Gift / Loan - A person of any age may receive a LG as a gift or a loan from a non-licensee who residesin the same State as the recipient.d. Outside State of Residency - A person may not receive a LG from a non-licensee who resides inanother State, except by:1) Will or intestate succession, § 922 (a)(5)(A) giver, § 922 (a)(3)(A), receiver, or2) Temporary loan or rental for lawful sporting purposes, § 922 (a)(5)(B), or3) The non-resident may send or deliver the long gun to a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) inthe receiver’s State for purchase from the FFL, §922 (a)(2)(A)(unless the recipient State bans that type firearm)e. It is a felony violation to willfully violate the residency laws: § 922 (a)(5) transferor’s violation,§ 922 (a)(3) receiver’s violation, up to 5 years in prison.

4. Hand Gun Possessiona. A person under 18 years of age is a juvenile under Federal law and may not possess a handgun orhandgun only ammo, §§ 922 (x)(2), (x)(3), & (x)(5), but exceptions exist, see Section C.11.b. Possess - A person 18 years of age or older may possess a HG (pistol, revolver).c. Purchase - A person 18 years of age or older may purchase a HG from a non-licensee (not a gundealer) who resides in the same State as the purchaser.d. Gift / Loan- A person 18 years of age or older may receive a HG as a gift or loan from a nonlicenseewho resides in the same State as the recipient.e. Outside State of Residency - A person may not receive a HG from a non-licensee who resides inanother State, except by:1) Will or intestate succession, § 922 (a)(5)(A) giver, § 922 (a)(3)(A) receiver, or2) Temporary loan or rental for lawful sporting purposes, § 922 (a)(5)(B), or3) The non-resident may send or deliver the HG (see § 1715, HGs non-mailable) to an FFL inthe receiver’s State for purchase from the FFL, § 922 (a)(2)(A).(unless the recipient State bans that type hand gun)f. It is a felony violation to willfully violate the residency laws: § 922 (a)(5) transferor’s violation, § 922(a)(3) receiver’s violation, up to 5 years in prison.

5. Long Gun Acquired From FFL (Licensed Gun Dealer)a. Purchase in State of Residency - A person 18 years of age or older may purchase a long gun from a:1) FFL located in the buyer’s State of residence, § 922 (b)(1), or2) FFL at a gun show in a State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is a resident, § 923(j), or3) FFL via the U.S. Mail in a State where the FFL is licensed and buyer is a resident, 922(c).b. Purchase Outside State of Residency - A person 18 years of age or older may purchase a long gunanywhere U.S.A. from a:1) FFL if purchased in person at the FFL’s premises, or in person from an FFL at a gun showin a State where the FFL is licensed, and if the sale is lawful in both States, §§ 922 (b)(1) & (b)(3)(A).c. Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473 – FFL must complete a Form 4473 for the sale ofany firearm to a non-licensee (this form is not required for sales between two FFLs):1) A potential purchaser must state on Form 4473 his name, address, date of birth, place ofbirth, height, weight, gender, race, prohibited person status (Section C), and sign it.2) The FFL must describe on Form 4473 each firearm to be sold, its manufacturer, modelnumber, serial number, type (shotgun, rifle), and caliber or gauge § 923 (g)(1)(A), 27 C.F.R. § 478.124d. False Statements - It is a felony violation to knowingly make a false statement or show a falseidentification to an FFL: § 922 (a)(6), 10 years or § 924 (a)(1)(A), 5 years.e. Records - It is a felony violation for an FFL to willfully fail to maintain a detailed record of afirearms purchaser, § 922 (b)(5), 5 years, or a misdemeanor violation to knowingly maintain false records or failto make appropriate records, § 922 (m), 1 year.f. Criminal Background Check - FFL must notify the FBI or State authorities of the purchaser’sidentification so a criminal background check can be completed before the firearm is transferred to the purchaser,§ 922 (t), 1 year. If the potential purchaser is a prohibited person, the FFL may not transfer the firearm, § 922 (d),10 years.g. Loan / Rental of LG – FFL may temporarily loan or rent a LG for temporary use for lawfulsporting purposes to a resident or non-resident § 922 (b)(3)(B), who is 18 years or older § 922 (b)(1), who is not aprohibited person § 922 (d), who is not a prohibited alien §§ 922 (a)(9) & (y)(2), and must conduct a criminalbackground check if the LG is taken off the premises, § 922 (t).h. Legal Aliens – FFL may sell a LG to a legal immigrant (permanent resident on green card) or legalnon-immigrant on a visa with an exception (§ 922(y), current valid State hunting license or DOJ waiver) if thealien is a resident of a State and gives his alien number or admission number which has been issued by the U.S.Department of Homeland Security, § 922 (a)(9).

6. Hand Gun Acquired From FFL (Licensed Gun Dealer)a. Purchase in State of Residency - A person 21 years of age or older may purchase a hand gun from a:1) FFL located in the buyer’s State of residence, § 922 (b)(1), or2) FFL at a gun show which is located in a State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is aresident, § 923 (j), or3) FFL via U.S. Mail in a State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is a resident, § 922(c),only if the transaction also complies with § 1715 (only certain persons are qualified to send or receive HGs in theU.S. Mail).b. Purchase Outside State of Residency - A person may not purchase a handgun from an FFL whosepremises are located in a State where the buyer does not reside.(Legal: have FFL #1 send the HG to FFL#2 in the receiver’s State for purchase from FFL #2)c. It is a felony violation to willfully violate the residency laws: §§ 922 (a)(2), 922 (b)(3) FFL’sviolation, § 922 (a)(3) receiver’s violation, 5 years in prison.d. Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473 – FFL must complete Form 4473 for the sale of anyfirearm to a non-licensee.1) A potential purchaser must state on Form 4473 his name, address, date of birth, place ofbirth, height, weight, gender, race, prohibited person status (Section C), and sign it.2) The FFL must describe on Form 4473 each firearm to be sold, its manufacturer, modelnumber, serial number, type (pistol, revolver) and caliber, § 923 (g)(1)(A), 27 C.F.R. § 478.124.e. False Statements - It is a felony violation to knowingly make a false statement or show falseidentification to an FFL: § 922 (a)(6) 10 years or § 924 (a)(1)(A) 5 years.f. Records- It is a felony violation for an FFL to willfully fail to maintain a detailed record of afirearms purchaser: § 922(b)(5) 5 years; or a misdemeanor to knowingly maintain false records or fail to keeprecords: § 922 (m) 1 year.g. Criminal Background Check - FFL must notify the FBI or State authorities of the purchaser’sidentification so a criminal background check can be completed before the firearm is transferred, § 922 (t) 1 year.If a potential purchaser is prohibited, the FFL may not transfer the firearm, § 922 (d), 10 yearsh. Loan / Rental of HG – FFL may temporarily loan or rent a HG for temporary use for lawfulsporting purposes to a resident or non-resident § 922 (b)(3)(B), who is 21 years or older § 922 (b)(1), who is not aprohibited person § 922 (d), and who is not a prohibited alien, §§ 922 (a)(9) & (y)(2), and must conduct a criminalbackground check if the HG is taken off the premises, § 922 (t). Example: shooting range.i. Legal Alien – FFL may sell a HG to a legal immigrant (permanent resident on green card) or legalnon-immigrant on a visa with an exception (§ 922 (y), current valid State hunting license or DOJ waiver) if thealien proves he is a resident of the same State as the FFL and gives his alien number or admission number whichhas been issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, §§ 922(a)(9), 922(d)(5)(B), 922(g)(5)(B), see §478.11 for definition of “State of residence”

7. Ammunition – Definition, § 921(a)(17)a. A non-prohibited person may acquire ammo in any State from an FFL or a non-licensee.b. FFL may not sell ammo to a person under 18 years of age or hand gun ammo to a person under 21years of age, § 922 (b)(1).c. Hand Gun Armor Piercing Ammo (APA), definition § 921 (a)(17)(B)&(C).1) Illegal for any person to manufacture or import APA unless it is for the United States,exportation or testing authorized by the U.S. Attorney General, § 922 (a)(7), 5 years.2) Illegal for manufacturer or importer to sell or deliver APA unless it is for the United States,exportation or testing authorized by the U.S. Attorney General, § 922 (a)(8), 5 years.

8. Making Own Firearm & Ammo - A person may make his own firearm and ammunition; however…a. If a person intends to make a National Firearms Act firearm, he must first obtain approval fromATF, see E. Prohibited Firearms. Knowing violation: 26 U.S.C. § 5861, 10 years.b. If a person intends to engage in the firearms business, he must first be licensed by ATF as a FFL.Willful violation: § 922 (a)(1)(A), 5 yrs.c. A person may not assemble a non-sporting semiautomatic rifle or shotgun from imported parts prohibitedby § 925 (d)(3). Willful violation, § 922 (r), 5 yrs.d. Armor Piercing Ammo – see 7c, above.e. Illegal to make, receive, possess, transfer, deliver, ship, or import an undetectable firearm, 922p

9. Importation of Firearms - A person may import certain firearms into the U.S. with the priorapproval from ATF. See § 925 for firearms importable and not importable. Violation, § 922 (l), 5 years.

10. Leaving & Returning U.S. With Firearm - A person may take a firearm out of the U.S. and returnthe firearm to the U.S. by completing Customs Form 4457 upon departing.

11. Exportation - A person may export certain firearms from the U.S. with the prior approval from theDepartment of State (Munitions List, 27 C.F.R. Part 447) or the Department of Commerce (sporting shotguns),willful violation 22 U.S.C. § 2778, 10 years; knowing violation 18 U.S.C. 554, 10 years.

12. Aliensa. Legal Immigrant on a Visa (permanent resident with a green card) – May possess firearmsand ammo; may purchase firearms from an FFL after establishing residency in a State, 27 C.F.R. §478.11,definition for "State of residence".b. Legal Non-Immigrant on a Visa -Prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammo, § 922(g)(5)10 years, unless an exception or waiver exists under § 922 (y)(2)&(3); if a non-immigrant has an exception orwaiver, he must establish residency in a State before purchasing a firearm from an FFL.c. Illegal Alien – may not possess a firearm or ammo affecting interstate commerce, § 922 (g)(5), 10 years.

13. Transferring Personal Firearms (sell, give, loan)a. A resident of a State may transfer a firearm to a resident of the same State.1) But may not transfer a Hand Gun to a person under 18 years of age, § 922 (x)(1), 1year or 10 years; see exceptions, § 922 (x)(3).b. A resident of a State may not transfer a firearm to a resident of another State, § 922 (a)(5), 5years, but ...1) May transfer a firearm to a non-resident via a Will or intestate succession (unlessrecipient State bans that type firearm), § 922 (a)(5)(A). May loan or rent a firearm to a non-resident for temporarylawful sporting purposes, § 922 (a)(5)(B). May send or deliver a firearm to a non-resident (unless recipient Statebans that type firearm) by first delivering the firearm to an FFL in the recipient’s State; the transfer would thentake place at the FFL’s premises, § 922 (a)(1)(A).

B. FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE (FFL) -Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesaler, Retailer, Pawnbroker,Gunsmith, Collector of Curios & Relics, § 922 (a)(9-13, 21-22)Abramski v. U.S., U.S. Supreme Court (2014) Straw purchase case! The actual buyer of a firearm from anFFL must personally complete the federal Firearms Transaction Record form (exception: firearm is a gift). Inother words, person A may not buy a firearm from an FFL for person B, (even if B is not a prohibited person),unless it is a gift for B.

1. Firearms Businessa. Before engaging in the business of importing, manufacturing or dealing in firearms, a person mustobtain a license from the ATF, § 922 (a)(1)(A). Willful violation, 5 years.b. Before engaging in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, a person must obtain alicense from the ATF, § 922 (a)(1)(B). Willful violation, 5 years.c. A person who sells ammunition only is not required to be licensed.

2. FFL Record Keeping Requirementsa. Record the acquisition and disposition of all firearms to other licensees and to individuals, § 923(g)(1)(A).b. Record sales to individuals on ATF Form 4473, §§ 923 (g)(1)(A), 478.124.c. Report to the ATF & State law enforcement if an individual buys 2 or more hand guns within 5 consecutivebusiness days, § 923 (g)(3).d. Trace a firearm for the ATF within 24 hours, § 923 (g)(7).e. Report to the ATF & local law enforcement the theft or loss of a firearm within 48 hours of thediscovery, § 923 (g)(6).f. Submit to yearly ATF inspection of its records and guns, § 923 (g).g. FFL violations: § 922 (b)(5) 5 years, § 922 (m) 1 year, § 923 (e) revocation of license, 27 C.F.R. §478.

3. FFL (legal gun dealer) and Sales of Firearmsa. FFL may sell a long-gun (rifle, shotgun) to a person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the sameState where the FFL is licensed:1) In person at the FFL’s premises, 922 (b)(1), or2) At a gun show located in the State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is a resident, § 923 (j)or3) Via the U.S. Mail in a State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is a resident,§ 922(c).b. FFL may sell a long gun to a non-resident 18 years of age or older who appears in person at the FFL’spremises or in person at a gun show in a State where the FFL is licensed - if the sale is lawful in both States, § 922(b)(3)(A).c. FFL may sell a hand gun (pistol, revolver) to a person 21 years of age or older who is a resident of thesame State where the FFL is licensed:1) In person at the FFL’s premises, § 922 (b)(1)&(b)(3), or2) At a gun show in a State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is a resident, § 923 (j)3) Via U.S. Mail in a State where the FFL is licensed and the buyer is a resident, § 922 (c), only if thetransaction also complies with § 1715 (only certain persons are qualified to send or receive HGs in the U.S. Mail).d. FFL may not sell a hand gun to a person who resides in a State other than where the FFL is licensed, §§922 (a)(2), (a)(3), (b)(3).e. FFL may loan or rent for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes (e.g., shooting range) to a resident ornon-resident § 922(b)(3)(B), a long gun (rifle, shotgun) to a person 18 years or older or a handgun (pistol orrevolver) to a person 21 years or older § 922 (b)(1), who is not a prohibited person § 922 (d), who is not aprohibited alien §§ 922 (d), 922 (a)(9), and must conduct a criminal background check if the firearm is be takenoff the premises, § 922 (t).f. FFL may sell firearms at gun shows only in a State where he is licensed, § 923 (j).g. FFL must contact the FBI or the State for a criminal background check before a firearm may be transferredto a buyer, § 922 (t). Exceptions:1) National Firearms Act firearm sale, the ATF asks the FBI for the check,2) Eligible State firearms permit, if State previously conducted criminal checkh. FFL may not knowingly sell a firearm or ammunition to a prohibited person: § 922(d), 10 years.i. FFL may not willfully sell a firearm where the buyer would be in violation of State law or localordinance: § 922 (b)(2), 5 years.j. Hand Gun Armor Piercing Ammo, definition § 921 (a)(17)(B) & (C); FFL may have his licenserevoked if he willfully sells APA, § 923 (e).

C. PROHIBITED PERSONS

1. Indictment or Information for a Felony - This person (indicted for a felony or has a felony informationfiled against him) has restrictions placed on his firearms activity. He may continue to lawfully possess thefirearms and ammunition he already has, but may not ship or take them across State lines and may not acquiremore firearms or ammunition affecting interstate commerce: § 922 (n), 5 years.

2. Felon – This person (convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year) isnot allowed to knowingly possess, ship, transport or receive any firearm or ammunition affecting interstatecommerce: § 922 (g)(1), 10 years. It does not matter what sentence the felon actually received.a. Definition: § 921(a)(20), a felony crime does not include offenses pertaining to antitrust violations, unfairtrade practices, restraints of trade, other similar offenses relating to the regulation of business practices; or theconviction has been expunged, set aside, pardoned, or full civil rights restored unless they expressly provide forno firearms possession.b. After a felony conviction, the felon must rid himself of all firearms defined in § 921 (a)(3)(except antique firearms § 921 (a)(16)) - that affect interstate commerce. If later caught with a firearm or ammo,the felon is guilty of violating § 922 (g)(1).c. Interstate Commerce, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, U.S. Constitution, “The Congress shallhave Power…To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States…” In Scarborough v.U.S. (1977), the Supreme Court held that evidence that a firearm (or ammo) previously crossed State lines issufficient to prove interstate commerce.d. Relief from Disabilities – If a felon did not have his felony conviction pardoned, expunged, etc., he mayapply for Relief from ATF under § 925(a)(1). However, Congress has not approved funds for the ATF to conductRelief investigations for many years except for corporations.e. Armed Career Criminal – A person who is convicted of § 922 (g) and has three previous convictions forviolent felonies and / or serious drug offenses, committed on different occasions, must be sentenced to not lessthan 15 years in prison, § 924 (e).

3. Fugitive – This person (who flees from one State to another State to avoid prosecution) may notknowingly possess etc. any firearm or ammunition affecting interstate commerce: § 922 (g)(2), 10 years.

8. Renounced U.S. citizenship - This person may not knowingly possess etc. any firearm or ammunitionaffecting interstate commerce: § 922 (g)(7), 10 years.(Note: many persons have done this for tax reasons; contactATF Counsel for advice.)

9. Intimate partner under restraining order - where both parties had opportunity to present evidence prior toissuance of order – This person may not knowingly possess etc. any firearm or ammunition affecting interstatecommerce: § 922 (g)(8), 10 years.

10. Convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence - This person may not knowingly possess etc.any firearm or ammunition affecting interstate commerce: § 922 (g)(9), 10 years. (Exceptions: a conviction thathas been expunged, set aside, pardoned, or full civil rights restored, unless they expressly provide for no firearmspossession; a conviction which did not have as an element the use or attempted use of force, 921 (a)(33)(A)).

11. Juvenile and Handgun –This person (under 18 years of age) may not knowingly possess a handgun orhandgun only ammo: § 922 (x)(2), 1 year. Exceptions: he has the prior written consent of his parent or guardianfor use in employment, in ranching, farming, target practice, hunting, or a course in the safe and lawful use of aHG; the juvenile is a member of the Armed Forces or National Guard; or as protection during a home invasion.

D. USING FIREARMS TO COMMIT FEDERAL CRIMES – 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c) Any person who uses, carries or possesses a firearm § 921 (a)(3), destructive device § 921 (a)(4), silencer 921 (a)(24), or armor piercing ammunition § 921 (a)(17)(B) to commit any of the following Federal crimes is subject to severe mandatory minimum prison terms and the death penalty if murder occurs during the crime.

3. Federal Home Invasions (examples)Robbery of residence where illegal drugs are sold, §§ 1951, 841 (a)Robbery of residence where legal interstate business conducted, § 1951Robbery of residence where interstate business proceeds stored, § 1951Robbery of residence where interstate salesperson lives, § 1951Robbery of residence where stolen items taken across State lines, § 1951

4. Federal 3 Strikes You’re Out - A person who is convicted of § 924 (c) and has two previousconvictions for a Federal or State serious violent felony or serious drug offense, committed on separate occasions,shall be sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment, § 3559. The § 924 (c) conviction is the “third strike.”

E. PROHIBITED FIREARMS & AMMO

1. National Firearms Act – A person who intends to make, receive or possess any of the followingNFA firearms must first pay a tax and have the firearm registered with the Federal government (ATF): 26 U.S.C.§§ 5801- 5872, 10 years for each violation.Short Barrel Shotgun, barrel length less than 18 inches or overall length less than 26 inches, § 5845Short Barrel Rifle, barrel length less than 16 inches or overall length less than 26 inches, § 5845Silencer, 18 U.S.C. § 921 (a)(3)(C)Destructive device, (bomb, IED, Molotov cocktail)18 U.S.C. § 921 (a)(3), (a)(4); 26 U.S.C. § 5845Machine Gun, § 5845(Since 1986 a person may not legally make a machine gun for himself but may legally acquire onealready registered with ATF: § 922 (o), 10 years).“Any other Weapon”, weapon capable of being concealed on the person from which a shot can bedischarged via an explosive (e.g., ring gun, club gun, belt buckle gun, handlebar gun, pen gun) etc., § 5845